Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Miller's Spring
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2022
1. Miller's Spring Marker
On homesite bought Oct. 15, 1866, by J.K. Miller (1826-1908), this spring supplied his household, neighbors, travelers on nearby ferry road. Civic-minded Miller gave alternate business area lots to the city of Denison; also sites for each early church, first public school, Forest Park.
Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7408.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 33° 45.736′ N, 96° 33.309′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It is on West Walker Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 W Walker St, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.K. Miller House (a few steps from this marker); W. B. and Ella Munson Home (approx. Ό mile away); Waples Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hopewell Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mayes House (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Luke's Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Terrell High School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lone Star Masonic Lodge No. 403, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2022
2. Miller's Spring Marker
The J.K. Miller House is in the background in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
